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'Davos man' versus 'Camp Igloo'; 42nd World Economic Forum convenes in Swiss alps

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel gave this week's opening address to the 42nd meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which is facing a distinctly different geo-political landscape from twelve months ago. Outside the WEF security cordon, in the sub-zero temperatures of Davos' train station car park, the local 'Occupy' movement have 'Camp Igloo'; but, with little hope of the archetypes of the 1%, 'Davos Man', arriving by public transport and seeing their sub-zero protest.

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One year on: Egyptians mark anniversary of protests that toppled Mubarak

Across Egypt hundreds of thousands took to the streets marking exactly one year since the outbreak of protests leading to, 83-year-old longstanding ruler, Hosni Mubarak's downfall.

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Five arrested over police payments at News International

Four journalists from The Sun newspaper and one police officer have been arrested Saturday as part of Operation Elveden, the investigation into payments by journalists working at News International to police officers.

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Queensland state Premier announces March 24 election date

Queensland's premier Anna Bligh announced the state is to hold it's elections on Saturday, March 24; however, in an unusual move, she did not advise the governor to issue the writs for the election.

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Report indicates Texas state parks still suffering following worst drought on record

Carter Smith, The Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, told a state legislative committee on Tuesday that together wildfires and drought have caused an estimated $11 million dollars in damage to state parks during 2011.

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